But how far we have moved from true Christianity. And that is so often true. Here am I, let these go their way. 22 And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The Gospels of Scripture. Glorious in himself; for our God is a consuming fire, terrible even in his holy places. As a further evidence that God accepted Solomon's prayer, still the glory of the Lord filled the house. This sanctuary would be no sanctuary to them, to protect them from the judgment of God, as they imagined, saying, The temple of the Lord are we, Jer 7 4. 2 Chronicles. i. Proverbs 14:34 Nations obliged to do right. 2. 1. Their unity is expressed in geographical terms as well as by a unity of spirit Lebo Hamath to the Wadi of Egypt indicates the widest possible extent of Israels occupation of the Promised Land. (Selman). It is time for God's people to humble themselves and pray and to seek His face and to turn from their wicked ways, because God will hear. This fire, breaking forth (as it is probable) out of the thick darkness, made it the more terrible, as on Mount Sinai, Exod 24 16, 17. 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. National mercy is then promised, that God will forgive their sin, which brought the judgment upon them, and then heal their land, redress all their grievances. (2.) Pardoning mercy makes ways for healing mercy, Ps 103 3; Matt 9 2. 2 Chronicles 7. The Computer Chronicles was an American television series, broadcast during 1981-2002 on Public Broadcasting Service public television, which documented the rise of the personal computer from its infancy to the immense market at the turn of the 21st century. 2. When I think of it that way, I dont know of a verse in the Bible that serves as a better guide for praying for revival than 2 Chronicles 7:14. National judgments are here supposed (v. 13), famine, and pestilence, and perhaps war, for by the locusts devouring the land meant enemies as greedy as locusts, and laying all waste. The second requirement for spiritual healing is hunger. 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." Explanation and Commentary of 2 Chronicles 7:14 Four avenues of repentance are mentioned that will lead God to forgive and restore. If Israel disobeyed, He would chastise them so severely that the nations would be astonished at the judgment of God among His disobedient people, and they would know that the LORD has brought all this calamity on them. To the sanctification of the Spirit, who descends like fire, burning up our lusts and corruptions, those beasts that must be sacrificed or we are undone, and kindling in our souls a holy fire of pious and devout affections, always to be kept burning on the altar of the heart. Here is, I. to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard your prayer, and I have chosen this place to myself for a house of sacrifice. God will forgive. You know, why don't You save Your breath, God? I have heard thy prayer. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Note, The tokens of God's favour to us should enlarge our hearts in his service, and make us to abound therein more and more. "Though they have taken deep root, and taken root long, in this good land, yet I will pluck them up by the roots, extirpate the whole nation, pluck them up as men pluck up weeds out of their garden, which are thrown to the dunghill." Yet the whole situation seems to have made them more aware of the goodness and mercy of God. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 7:14? Is God an American? The sinners in Sion had reason to be afraid at that sight, and to say, Who among us shall dwell near this devouring fire? From this point begins the chronicler's addition to the prayer as extant in the older text. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP) As we approach July 4th, many pastors preach about Christians in America repenting of sin and turning back to the Lord so that He will bless His churches. #2 will humble themselves and pray and seek my face God knows that we will fall sometimes. 19:2. "Though they have taken deep root, and taken root long, in this good land, yet I will pluck them up by the roots, extirpate the whole nation, pluck them up as men pluck up weeds out of their garden, which are thrown to the dunghill." Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary 2 Chronicles 7. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. Today, followers of Jesus are Gods people. It is of the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, but the sacrifice in our stead, for which we should be very thankful. When they saw the fire of God come down from heaven thus they did not run away affrighted, but kept their ground in the courts of the Lord, and took occasion from it, (1.) i. '"Now many times when God warns us of something, possible danger, we say, "Oh, come, that's all right. NIV If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land., NLT Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land., ESV If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land., KJV If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land., NKJV If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land., Bible Commentary Bible Verses Devotionals Faith Prayers Coloring Pages Pros and Cons, The Greatest Sermons Ever Preached by The Top Preachers of All-Time, 11 Key Lessons from The Good Samaritan Parable, 50 Biblically Accurate Facts About Angels in the Bible, 50 Most Profitable Youth Group Fundraising Ideas for Your Church, 250 Ice Breaker Questions for Teen Youth Groups, 25 Important Examples of Pride in the Bible, Why Jesus Wept and 11 Lessons from His Tears, 25 Different Ways to Worship God and Praise the Lord. iii. 3. If Solomon or his descendants turn away and forsake God and His word, then God promised to correct a disobedient Israel. Pauline Epistles It was often fertility gods that were so enticing to the agrarian Israelites. King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep. 16 For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. (2.) Acts 4:19 More important to listen to God. 2. A plain and faithful reproof given to Asa by a prophet of the Lord, for making this league with Baasha. and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 5 And king Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty and two thousand oxen, and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep: so the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. They kept the feast of the dedication of the altar seven days, from the second to the ninth; the tenth day was the day of atonement, when they were to afflict their souls for sin, and that was not unseasonable in the midst of their rejoicings; on the fifteenth day began the feast of tabernacles, which continued to the twenty-second, and they did not separate till the twenty-third. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. here and in 1 Kings 14:21, but in the . 1. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, In his days the land was quiet for ten years. 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God responded to Solomon with these words and others, reiterating his promises of blessings according to the covenant made previously with their fathers. The first requirement for such spiritual healing is humility. iii. As Solomon foresaw the calamities that might befall the nation in their sinning against God, and if they turn and repent and pray, then hear Thou from Thy dwelling place in heaven. This is a song never out of season, and for which our hearts and tongues should be never out of tune. Historical Books When all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, saying: For He is good, Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Gracious to Israel; for this fire, which might justly have consumed them, fastened upon the sacrifice which was offered in their stead, and consumed that, by which God signified to them that he accepted their offerings and that his anger was turned away from them. 2 Chronicles 7:14. 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In Gods mercy, he stunted the production in order to draw his wayward and adulterous people back to himself. 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the Lord, and in his own house, he prosperously effected. What was the significance of the altar King Ahaz built. The king and all the people offered sacrifices in abundance, v. 4, 5. God is now answering the prayer of Solomon saying, "If these things come, and if my people who are called by my name will just humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin, and I will heal their land. This means that Abraham represented a nation that represented all nations. God had chosen a people to be the object of his love and blessing, but it was for the sake of the blessing of the whole world. You're going to be cut off and these calamities are going to come. Did not our hearts burn within us? Is America Israel? Major Prophets Isa 33 14. The temple was then dedicated to God (5:2-7:22; see notes on 1 Kings 8:1-9). No height attained, no work done, no blessing received, is in itself sufficient to ensure our continuance in favour. Healing throughout the Old Testament has a mixture of spiritual and physical applications. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place. Likewise, the land referred to was the land of Israel. 1 7), and after a day of sacrifice too, as then, and gave him a peculiar answer to his prayer. The four things that the people must do. And many times when the warning came, I felt that they were totally unnecessary. The priests did their part; they waited on their offices, and the singers and musicians on theirs (v. 6), with the instruments that David made, and the hymn that David had put into their hand, as some think it may be read (meaning that 1 Chron 16 7), or, as we read it, when David praised by their ministry. The first is described in 1 Kings 3:5-9. He supposed it possible that though they had this temple built to the honour of God, yet they might be drawn aside to worship other gods, 2 Chronicles 7:19; 2 Chronicles 7:19. Now God's warning to Solomon. And on the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away into their tents, glad and merry in heart for the goodness that the LORD had showed unto David, and to Solomon, and to Israel his people ( 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 ). We can be much more confident of His attention to our prayers when we offer them in the name of Jesus, the Son of David. How suitable for all Christians in America, and in any other nation, to humble ourselves, pray, seek the Lords face and turn from our wicked ways, asking Him to graciously hear from heaven, forgive our sin and bring spiritual healing to the ailing, impotent churches in our land. THE PARTIES. Likewise, when the apostle Paul cited Old Testament examples of rebellion in Israels history that prompted Gods punishment, he noted that they also served as warnings for Christians living under the new covenant. Verse 9. 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected. 12 God appeared to Solomon that very night and said, "I accept your prayer; yes, I have chosen this place as a temple for sacrifice, a house of worship. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed It's been called "the most extensive evangelical awakening of all time.". Your partnership makes all we do possible. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped . National judgments are here supposed (2 Chronicles 7:13; 2 Chronicles 7:13), famine, and pestilence, and perhaps war, for by the locusts devouring the land meant enemies as greedy as locusts, and laying all waste. He knew their proneness to backslide into that sin. With reverence to adore the glory of God: They bowed their faces to the ground and worshipped, thus expressing their awful dread of the divine majesty, their cheerful submission to the divine authority, and the sense they had of their unworthiness to come into God's presence and their inability to stand before the power of his wrath. 2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Again, all Scripture is profitable. The warnings in the Old Testament were written for our instruction.. As the people of God humble themselves, pray and seek the face of God, they must also turn from their wicked ways. 2 Chronicles 7:14 - Hawker's Poor man's commentary. The series was created in the Fall of 1981, by Stewart Cheifet, then the station . General Epistles (2.) On October 31, 1904, Evan Roberts' heart was aflame as he writes in Wales. His private answer by word of mouth, in a dream or vision of the night, ver 12-22. 16 For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually. 5. That sacrifice was consumed that we might escape. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. God still had to be honored through blood sacrifice, both for atonement and as a demonstration of fellowship with God. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for the king, and all in authority. 1. (Perhaps Christians in other countries have done so as well.) This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. 1 Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house. We should taste and see that the Lord Jesus is good (cf. But can warnings and promises to Gods people in the Old Testament be applied to Christians today? Each animal was ritually sacrificed and a portion was dedicated to the LORD, and a portion given to the priests and the people. Wisdom Literature 1. 2 Chronicles 7:12-22. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. In context, 2 Chronicles 7:14 is a promise to ancient Israel (and perhaps even modern-day Israel) that, if they will repent and return to the Lord, He will rescue them. He promised to grant the petitions of the people, as Solomon had requested, if they manifested a true heart for Him (2 Chronicles 7:12-14). This fire was kept alive till the captivity of Babylon: and after that, it was said to have been miraculously renewed [in the days of the Maccabees]. (Trapp). Verse 10 . If he hoped for the benefit of God's covenant with David, he must imitate the example of David. 2. When it pleased the Lord to bruise him, and put him to grief, in that he showed his good-will to men, having laid on him the iniquity of us all. But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandmentsthen I will uproot them: The positive promise is followed by a negative promise. More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! The people worshipped and praised God, v. 3. That leads to true holiness. He employed, directed, and encouraged them in this work of praising God; and therefore their performances were accepted as his act, and he is said to praise by their ministry. He is better access to God than even the temple was. The first requirement for such spiritual healing is humility. It is, first of all, a promise. Prophets [Note: See Jonathan G. Taylor, "The Application of 2 Chronicles 7:13-15," Bibliotheca Sacra 168:670 (April-June 2011):146-61. If Solomon walked before God in obedience and faithfulness, he could expect blessing on his reign and the reign of his descendants, and the dynasty of David would endure forever. #3 and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin Repentance that is true will come paired with turning from sin and wicked ways. Some have been taught that they can sin all they want so long as they repent every time. ], "This verse [2 Chronicles 7:14] is of vital significance for the Chroniclers theology. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. The fact that this was the only temple of all nations in which the true God was worshipped imparts a moral grandeur to the scene and prepares the mind for the sublime prayer that was offered at the dedication. In this way God testified his acceptance of Moses (Lev 9 24), of Gideon (Judg 6 21), of David (1 Chron 21 26), of Elijah (1 Kings 18 38); and, in general, to accept the burnt-sacrifice is, in the Hebrew phrase, to turn it to ashes, Ps 20 3. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! The phrase My people who are called by My name had its first application to the people of Israel as they lived in the land God promised them. The people worshipped and praised God,2 Chronicles 7:3; 2 Chronicles 7:3. The test to see if we belong to God or not is whether we will humbly acknowledge this when weve sinned, or will arrogantly go on as if God doesnt see. No. c. For the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel: This account of the dedication of the temple ends where the story of the temple began with David, not Solomon. The final requirement for spiritual healing is holiness. Major Prophets Can Christians in America find any appropriate application from this text? Jesus said that the humble tax collector, rather than the arrogant and self-righteous Pharisee went home justified. This combination of the temples functions is striking, and is one of the several indications in 2 Chronicles 5-7 that prayer and sacrifice are to be understood as two sides of the same coin. (Selman), ii. Turn from their wicked ways. b. But he set before him death as well as life, the curse as well as the blessing. The phrase My people who are called by My name had its first application to the people of Israel as they lived in the land God promised them. Here is, I. ii. Luke-Acts For I have chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually. Romans 13:1 ff. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. National repentance, prayer, and reformation, are required, v. 14. Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brazen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meal offerings, and the fat ( 2 Chronicles 7:6-7 ). (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The temple is dedicated by God with fire from heaven. Construction went on for seven years, until the temple, its furniture, its courtyard, and all other articles and decorations connected with it were completed according to plan (3:1-5:1; see notes on 1 Kings 6:1-51). in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. He promised to own this house for a house of sacrifice to Israel and a house of prayer for all people (Isa 56 7): My name shall be there for ever (v. 12, 16), that is, "There will I make myself known, and there will I be called upon.". d. For He is good, for His mercy endures forever: This familiar refrain is connected with Psalms 136 and 118, and with 2 Chronicles 5:13. Poetical Books f. Then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land: God simply promises to hear the prayer of His humble, prayerful, seeking, repentant people. "This house which is high, not only for the magnificence of its structure, but for the designed ends and uses of it, shall be an astonishment, it shall come down wonderfully (Lam 1 9), to the amazement of all the neighbours.". It is to be a house of prayer and a (literal) house of sacrifice. The fire of God kindling the altar and the sacrifice. Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. c. And this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight: Gods answer to Solomons prayer was not an unqualified promise to bless the temple in any circumstance. (1-3) The effect of David's grief upon his loyal supporters. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. Historical Books Fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple, The priests could not enter the house of the LORD, They bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, For He is good, for His mercy endures forever, The king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD, King Solomon offered a sacrifice of twenty-two thousand bulls and one hundred and twenty thousand sheep, The priests attended to their services; the Levites also with instruments of the music of the LORD, the bronze altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, For the good that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel, Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the kings house, Solomon successfully accomplished all that came into his heart, Have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice, If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, Then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land, Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place, My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually, If you walk before Me as your father David walkedthen I will establish the throne of your kingdom, walk before Me as your father David walked, But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandmentsthen I will uproot them, And this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, Will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples. everyone who passes by it will be astonished, David Guzik :: Hechos 2 El Espritu Santo Es Derramado Sobre la Iglesia, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Mateo 4 La Tentacin de Jess y Su Primer Ministerio en Galilea, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 12 La Mujer, el Nio, y el Dragn, David Guzik :: 2 Timoteo 3 Los Tiempos Peligrosos y la Preciosa Verdad, David Guzik :: 1 Samuel 28 Sal y la Adivina de Endor, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 7-9 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 2-3 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 10-12 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Psalms 71-80 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 2 (Joshua-Esther) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1827), Morgan, G. Campbell "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Revell, 1959), Selman, Martin J. When, in 2 Chronicles 7:14, it is said, I will heal their land, the telling expression, according to the Authorized Version, must be understood to refer to the removing of drought by rain. " [If] My people who are called by My name humble themselves." It is always good for Christians to walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8). And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. At that time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him: From the time of year and the length of this feast, we understand that this was the Feast of Tabernacles, extended beyond its normal seven days on this special occasion. PREVIOUS 2 Chronicles 7:13 NEXT 2 Chronicles 7:15 Pauline Epistles I thought, That's an area where I could never trip or be tripped up. Nay, they had reason to say that in this God was good. a. 2. 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